Fit for the Future Stephen Crookbain Partner and Head of Housing Odgers Berndtson

Themes  Where are the sector’s leaders coming from?  Skills required of future leaders  Boards and what they’re looking for  Key components of leadership

Where are the sector’s leaders coming from?  Across the economy  Home grown talent?...  A career path for the brightest and best  Yes, expect competition – but the figures speak for themselves…

Housing executive recruitment – the last three years

Future skills?  Broad sector issues:  Customer service  Economic and financial climate  Partnerships and JVs  Commerciality and growth  So:  Tangible experience required across these areas

Boards and what they’re looking for  A good mix of experience and perspectives  Diversity  Housing experience valued – but not exclusively  Outsiders still unusual at CEO level – increasingly common below  But where do Board members themselves come from?...

Housing NED recruitment – the last three years

Key components of leadership  Skillsets & experience evolve; leadership remains constant  A personal perspective. Leaders…  Inspire, motivate, enthuse, collaborate  Communicate vision  Lead, don’t micromanage  Are honest, human, have integrity  Are focused, determined, decisive  A passion for social purpose